I used these as a night stand/table in our spare bedroom.  I had already purchased the larger bookshelf, so I wanted something that would match.  I really like the cherry look combined with the black iron look as it matches what I already had upstairs.  The end table does wiggle a little bit, so it's not a solid piece, but just want I wanted for a seldom used room.  I did have to request a new top piece be sent as the original came with quite a few scratches, so open up your package right away and look the product over well.